UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS KUTYA

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This dish should be prepared several days ahead of of time for flavour to develop. It keeps very well in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or so. Very high in vitamins.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Grains

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cleaned wheat berries
3 -4 quarts water
1 cup cleaned poppy seed
1/3 cup honey
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water.
  • The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • The wheat is ready when the kernels burst open and the fluid is thick and creamy.
  • Chop the poppy seed in a food processor (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground poppy seeds in some deli's) and set aside.
  • Mix honey, sugar and hot water.
  • Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and chopped nuts and wheat.
  • More honey can be added to taste.
  • Keep in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 30.9, Protein 4.3

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